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Free Immigration Legal Help in New York

115 nonprofits recognized by the U.S. Justice Department to give immigration legal help have 169 offices in New York, with the most in New York, Brooklyn and Bronx. 16 organizations are on the Justice Department’s list of free help for the Buffalo Immigration Court, New York Immigration Courts and Ulster Immigration Court.

From the Justice Department's recognized organizations roster (updated October 25, 2026) and its pro bono list (October 2026 edition). The sources are listed at the end of this page.

Nonprofits recognized by the Justice Department

Each can give immigration legal help through accredited representatives, and some also have staff attorneys. They help with applications to USCIS, and some also represent people in immigration court.

Albany

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany
Principal Office
40 North Main AvenueAlbany, NY 12203
(518) 453-6650 Map
Prisoners' Legal Services of New York
Principal Office
41 State Street, Suite M112Albany, NY 12207
(518) 445-6050 Map
Refugee and Immigrant Support Services of Emmaus, Inc.
Principal Office
715 Morris StreetAlbany, NY 12208
(518) 621-1041 Map
The New York Immigration Coalition
NYIC - Albany Extension Office
1 Steuben PlaceAlbany, NY 12207
Map
U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants
Principal Office
99 Pine Street, Suite 101Albany, NY 12207
(518) 459-1790 Map

Amityville

Catholic Charities of Long Island
Principal Office
143 Schleigel BlvdAmityville, NY 11701
(631) 789-5210 Map

Astoria

Center for the Integration & Advancement of New Americans
Principal Office
36-12 34th Avenue, 2nd FloorAstoria, NY 11106
Map
HANAC, Inc.
Principal Office
23-16 30th AvenueAnnex BuildingAstoria, NY 11102
(212) 840-8005 Map
The Ansob Center for Refugees
Principal Office
28-19 Steinway Street, 2nd FloorAstoria, NY 11103
(718) 278-4303 Map

Batavia

Erie County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project, Inc.
Batavia Extension Office
45 Ellicott Street, Suite 1Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 524-1230 Map

Bellerose

Siddhartha Foundation Inc.
Principal Office
250-14A Hillside Avenue, Ground FloorBellerose, NY 11426
(929) 922-0499 Map

Binghamton

American Civic Association
Principal Office
131 Front StreetBinghamton, NY 13905
(607) 723-9419 Map
Journey's End Refugee Services, Inc.
Binghamton Extension Office
59 Court Street, 2nd FloorBinghamton, NY 13901
(607) 235-3202 Map

Brentwood

Central American Refugee Center (CARECEN) NY
Brentwood Extension Office
2000 Brentwood Road, Suite 200Brentwood, NY 11717
(613) 273-8721 Map
Make the Road New York
Brentwood Extension Office
1090 Suffolk AvenueBrentwood, NY 11717
(631) 231-2220 Map
Sisters of St. Joseph - Long Island Immigration Clinic
Principal Office
164 Third AvenueBrentwood, NY 11717
Map

Bronx

BronxWorks
Principal Office
1130 Grand Concourse, Suite 3ALBronx, NY 10456
(718) 508-3091 Map
BronxWorks
East Tremont Avenue - Bronx Extension Office
60 East Tremont Avenue, First FloorBronx, NY 10453
(718) 731-3114 Map
BronxWorks
Townsend Avenue - Bronx Extension Office
1477 Townsend AvenueBronx, NY 10452
(718) 731-3114 Map
BronxWorks
Trinity Avenue - Bronx Extension Office
890 Trinity Avenue, Basement LevelBronx, NY 10456
(718) 508-3089 Map
DLA Immigration Aid Inc.
Principal Office
2825 Third Avenue, Suite 301Bronx, NY 10455
(347) 688-1519 Map
Legal Services NYC-Bronx
Principal Office
349 East 149th Street, 10th FloorBronx, NY 10451
(718) 928-3700 Map
Mercy Center, Inc.
Principal Office
377 East 145th StreetBronx, NY 10454
(718) 993-2789 Map
Mercy Center, Inc.
East 149th Street Extension office
332 East 149th Street8th FloorBronx, NY 10451
(718) 942-9815 Map
Safe Horizon
Bronx Extension Office
900 Sheridan AvenueBronx, NY 10451
(718) 590-2371 Map
Sanctuary for Families
Bronx Family Justice Center Extension Office
198 E. 161 Street, 2nd FloorBronx, NY 10451
(718) 508-1220 Map
South Bronx United, Inc.
Principal Office
814 River Ave, Ste 2-3Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 404-9281 Map
South Bronx United, Inc.
Principal Office
PO Box 1267Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 404-9281 Map
The Bronx Defenders
Principal Office
360 East 161st StreetBronx, NY 10451
(718) 838-7878 Map
Youth Ministries for Peace and Justice, Inc.
Principal Office
1384 Stratford AvenueBronx, NY 10472
(718) 328-5622 Map

Brooklyn

Arab American Association of New York, Inc.
Principal Office
7111 5th AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 745-3523 Map
Black Alliance for Just Immigration
Principal Office
1368 Fulton Street, Suite 311Brooklyn, NY 11216
(347) 464-5422 Map
Brooklyn Chinese-American Association
Principal Office
5002 8th AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11220
(718) 438-0008 Map
Brooklyn Chinese-American Association
5211 8th Avenue - Brooklyn Extension Office
5211 8th AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11220
(718) 765-1110 Map
Brooklyn Defender Services
Principal Office
177 Livingston Street, 7th FloorBrooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 254-0700 Map
Brooklyn Defender Services
Brooklyn Defender Services – 180 Livingston Street Extension Office
180 Livingston StreetBrooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 254-0700 Map
Brooklyn Defender Services
Brooklyn Defender Services – Adams Street Extension Office
335 Adams StreetBrooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 254-0700 Map
Brooklyn Defender Services
Brooklyn Defender Services - Community Extension Office
566 Livonia AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11207
(718) 254-0700 Map
Brooklyn Defender Services
Brooklyn Defender Services – Livingston Street 5th Floor Extension Office
177 Livingston Street, 5th FloorBrooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 564-6290 Map
Brooklyn Defender Services
Brooklyn Defender Services – Montague Street Extension Office
195 Montague Street, Basement 5th FloorBrooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 254-0700 Map
Brooklyn Defender Services
Brooklyn Defender Services – Pierrepont Street Extension Office
156 Pierrepont StreetBrooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 254-0700 Map
Camba, Inc.
Principal Office
20 Snyder AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 940-6311 Map
Catholic Migration Services
Principal Office
191 Joralemon Street, 4th FloorBrooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 236-3000 Map
Central American Legal Assistance
Principal Office
240 Hooper StreetBrooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 486-6800 Map
Chinese-American Planning Council, Inc. (CPC)
Brooklyn Community Services Extension Office
4101 8th Avenue, 4th FloorBrooklyn, NY 11232
(718) 492-0409 Map
Coney Island Avenue Communities Inc.
Principal Office
42 West Street, Suite 320Brooklyn, NY 11222
(917) 440-9002 Map
CUNY Citizenship Now!
Medgar Evers College Immigration Center Extension Office
1150 Carroll Street, Room 226Brooklyn, NY 11225
(646) 664-9400 Map
Federation of Italian-American Organizations of Brooklyn, Ltd.
Principal Office
8711 18th AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 259-2828 Map
Immigrant Hope - Brooklyn, NY
Principal Office
6501 6th AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11220
(718) 745-7702 Map
Juan Neumann Center
Principal Office
545 60th Street, Suite 108Brooklyn, NY 11220
(718) 439-8160 Map
Legal Services NYC
Brooklyn Extension Office
29 Albany Street, 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11216Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 347-5500 Map
Make the Road New York
Principal Office
301 Grove StreetBrooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 418-7690 Map
Mixteca Organization Inc.
Principal Office
245 23rd Street, 2nd FloorBrooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 965-4795 Map
Safe Horizon
Principal Office
50 Court Street8th FloorBrooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 943-8632 Map
Shorefront YM-YWMA of Brighton Manhattan Beach, Inc.
Principal Office
3300 Coney Island AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11235
(347) 689-1880 Map
South Side Community Mission, Inc./South Side Mission of Transfiguration Church
Principal Office
280 Marcy AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 387-3803 Map
United Jewish Organizations of Williamsburg and North Brooklyn Inc.
Principal Office
32 Penn StreetBrooklyn, NY 11249
(718) 643-9700 Map

Buffalo

Catholic Charities of Buffalo
Principal Office
20 Herkimer StreetBuffalo, NY 14213
(716) 218-1450 Map
Erie County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project, Inc.
Principal Office
438 Main Street, 7th FloorBuffalo, NY 14202
(716) 847-0662 Map
Jericho Road Ministries, Inc.
Principal Office
184 Barton StreetBuffalo, NY 14213
(716) 348-3000 Map
Jericho Road Ministries, Inc.
Main Street / Buffalo Extension Office
1500 Main StreetBuffalo, NY 14202
(716) 892-4354 Map
Jericho Road Ministries, Inc.
West Ferry Street / Buffalo Extension Office
248 West Ferry StreetBuffalo, NY 14213
(716) 881-0539 Map
Journey's End Refugee Services, Inc.
Principal Office
2495 Main Street, Suite 530Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 882-4963 Map
Journey's End Refugee Services, Inc.
VIVE Extension Office
1500 Main StreetBuffalo, NY 14209
(716) 882-4963 Map
Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo, Inc.
Principal Office
290 Main Street, Suite 400Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 853-9555 Map
Prisoners' Legal Services of New York
Buffalo Extension Office
14 Lafayette Square, Suite 510Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 844-8266 Map
The New York Immigration Coalition
NYIC - Buffalo Extension Office
135 Delaware Avenue, Suite 410Buffalo, NY 14202
Map

Corona

Make the Road New York
Corona Extension Office
104-19 Roosevelt AvenueCorona, NY 11368
(718) 565-8500 Map

Dover Plains

North Eastern Expansion Development
Principal Office
3042 Route 22, P.O. Box 100Dover Plains, NY 12522
(914) 466-4411 Map

Elmhurst

World Immigration Center
Principal Office
40-06 Case Street, 2nd FloorElmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 429-6345 Map

Flushing

Dash Immigrant Services, Inc.
Principal Office
3640 Main StreetSuite 307BFlushing, NY 11354
(718) 864-1688 Map
MinKwon Center for Community Action
Principal Office
133-29 41st Avenue, Suite 202Flushing, NY 11355
(718) 460-5600 Map

Forest Hills

Queens Community House
Principal Office
108-25 62nd DriveForest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 592-5757 Map

Haverstraw

Literacy Solutions NY, Inc.
Haverstraw Extension Office
63 New Main StreetHaverstraw, NY 10927
(845) 499-5464 Map

Hawthorne

Worker Justice Center of New York
Hawthorne Extension Office
245 Saw Mill River Road, Suite 106Hawthorne, NY 10532
(800) 724-7020 Map

Hempstead

Central American Refugee Center (CARECEN) NY
Principal Office
91 North Franklin Street, Suite 208Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 489-8330 Map
Immigrant Justice Corps
IJC/CARECEN Extension Office
91 Franklin Street, Suite 208Hempstead, NY 11550
Map
The New York Immigration Coalition
NYIC - Hempstead, Long Island Extension Office
91 N. Franklin StreetHempstead, NY 11550
Map

Hudson

Columbia County Sanctuary Movement
Principal Office
541 Warren StreetHudson, NY 12534
(518) 303-3848 Map

Ithaca

Catholic Charities Tompkins/Tioga
Principal Office
324 W. Buffalo StreetIthaca, NY 14850
(607) 272-5062 Map
Journey's End Refugee Services, Inc.
Ithaca Satellite Extension Office
950 Danby Road, Suite 160Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 235-3202 Map

Jackson Heights

La Victoria Foundation
Principal Office
3753 90th Street, Suite 13BJackson Heights, NY 11372
(347) 985-4079 Map

Jamaica

CUNY Citizenship Now!
York College Immigration Center Extension Office
94-20 Guy R. Brewer BlvdJamaica, NY 11451
(646) 664-9400 Map
Safe Horizon
Jamaica Extension Office
151-20 Jamaica Avenue2nd FloorJamaica, NY 11432
(718) 262-0202 Map

Kingston

Legal Services of the Hudson Valley
Kingston Extension Office
550 Aaron CourtKingston, NY 12401
(845) 331-9373 Map
Worker Justice Center of New York
Kingston Extension Office
9 Main StreetKingston, NY 12401
(845) 331-6615 Map

Lackawanna

ACCESS of WNY
Principal Office
609 Ridge Road, Suite 210Lackawanna, NY 14218
(716) 332-5901 Map

Mamaroneck

Hispanic Resource Center of Larchmont & Mamaroneck, Inc.
Principal Office
134 Center AvenueMamaroneck, NY 10543
(914) 835-1512 Map

Mt. Kisco

Neighbors Link Corp. d/b/a Neighbors Link Northern Westchester
Principal Office
350 Lexington AvenueMt. Kisco, NY 10549
(914) 666-3410 Map

Nanuet

Legal Services of the Hudson Valley
Nanuet Extension Office
502 Airport Executive ParkNanuet, NY 10954
(845) 476-3831 Map

New York

African Communities Together
New York City Extension Office
127 West 127th Street, Suite 221New York, NY 10027
(347) 746-2281 Map
African Hope Committee
Principal Office
441 Convent Avenue, Suite 4DNew York, NY 10031
(212) 862-9010 Map
African Services Committee
Principal Office
429 West 127th StreetNew York, NY 10027
(212) 222-3882 Map
Association des Senegalais d'Amerique, ASA, Inc.
Principal Office
209 W. 116th Street, Suite 5New York, NY 10026
(212) 932-0900 Map
Bellevue/NYU Program for Survivors of Torture (PSOT)
Principal Office
Bellevue Hospital Center462 First Avenue, CD 744New York, NY 10016
(212) 562-8487 Map
Cabrini Immigrant Services
Principal Office
701 Fort Washington AveNew York, NY 10040
(212) 791-4590 Map
Catholic Charities Community Services
Principal Office
80 Maiden Lane, 24th FloorNew York, NY 10038
(212) 419-3700 Map
Chinese-American Planning Council, Inc. (CPC)
Principal Office
45 Suffolk StreetNew York, NY 10002
(212) 941-0030 Map
Church World Service New York
Principal Office
475 Riverside Drive, Suite 700New York, NY 10115
(212) 870-2061 Map
Co-Counsel NYC, Inc.
Principal Office
224 W 35th St, Ste 500 #269New York, NY 10001
(212) 946-3768 Map
Congregation Beit Simchat Torah
Principal Office
130 West 30th StreetNew York, NY 10001
(212) 929-9498 Map
CUNY Citizenship Now!
Principal Office
5030 Broadway, Room H201New York, NY 10034
(646) 664-9400 Map
CUNY Citizenship Now!
West 57th Street/ New York Extension Office
555 West 57th Street, 11th Floor, Room 1147New York, NY 10019
(646) 644-9400 Map
Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS)
New York Extension Office
1359 Broadway, Suite 810New York, NY 10018
(212) 967-4100 Map
Hispanic Federation Inc.
Principal Office
55 Exchange Place, Suite 501New York, NY 10005
(212) 233-8955 Map
Human Rights First
Principal Office
75 Broad Street, 31st FloorNew York, NY 10004
(212) 845-5200 Map
Imigra Foundation LTD
Principal Office
12 East 41st Street, Suite 1401New York, NY 10017
(646) 590-2476 Map
Immigrant Justice Corps
Principal Office
17 Battery Place, Suite 331New York, NY 10004
(212) 407-3417 Map
Immigrant Support Foundation Inc.
Principal Office
12 E 49th Street, Suite 1905New York, NY 10017
(646) 236-2667 Map
Immigration Law & Justice New York
Principal Office
475 Riverside Drive, #727New York, NY 10115
(212) 870-3785 Map
International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP)
Principal Office
One Battery Park Plaza, 33rd FloorNew York, NY 10004
(516) 238-5195 Map
International Rescue Committee, Inc.
Principal Office
122 East 42nd Street, 12th FloorNew York, NY 10168-1289
(212) 551-3000 Map
International Rescue Committee, Inc.
IRC - New York - West 38th Street Extension Office
263 West 38th Street, 6th FloorNew York, NY 10018
(212) 377-4728 Map
Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement
Principal Office
10-25 41st AveNew York, NY 11101
(748) 784-7447 Map
Legal Services NYC
Principal Office
40 Worth Street, Suite 606New York, NY 10013
Map
NALEO Educational Fund
New York Extension Office
14 Wall Street, Suite 5ENew York, NY 10005
(212) 546-2536 Map
Neighborhood Defender Service, Inc.
Principal Office
317 Lenox Avenue, 10th FloorNew York, NY 10027
(212) 876-5500 Map
New York City Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project
Principal Office
116 Nassau Street, Third FloorNew York, NY 10038
(212) 714-1184 Map
Northern Manhattan Coalition for Immigrant Rights (NMCIR)
Principal Office
5030 Broadway, Suite 639New York, NY 10034
(212) 781-0355 Map
Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC)
Principal Office
45 Wadsworth Avenue, Suite 7th FloorNew York, NY 10033
(212) 822-8310 Map
Project Rousseau
Principal Office
1560 Broadway #805New York, NY 10036
(917) 719-1060 Map
Sanctuary for Families
Principal Office
30 Wall Street, 8th FloorNew York, NY 10005
(212) 349-6009 Map
Sanctuary for Families
Manhattan Family Justice Center Extension Office
80 Centre Street, 5th FloorNew York, NY 10013
(718) 508-1250 Map
The Center for Family Representation
Principal Office
40 Worth Street, Suite 605New York, NY 10013
(212) 691-0950 Map
The Door - A Center of Alternatives
Principal Office
121 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 308New York, NY 10013
(212) 941-9090 Map
The Legal Aid Society
Principal Office
49 Thomas Street, 5th FloorNew York, NY 10013
(212) 577-3000 Map
The New York Immigration Coalition
Principal Office
131 West 33rd Street, Floor 6New York, NY 10001
(212) 627-2227 Map
The New York Legal Assistance Group
Principal Office
100 Pearl Street, 19th FloorNew York, NY 10004
(212) 613-5000 Map
UnLocal, Inc.
Principal Office
45 West 29th Street, Suite 203New York, NY 10001
(646) 216-8210 Map
Urban Justice Center
Principal Office
40 Rector Street, 9th FloorNew York, NY 11206
(646) 602-5607 Map
Urban Justice Center
Williams Street Extension Office
123 Williams Street16th FloorNew York, NY 10038
(646) 602-5600 Map

New York City

Carol Cole Global Ventures Inc.
Principal Office
244 5th Avenue, Suite 2774New York City, NY 10001
(212) 301-2644 Map

Newburgh

The New York Immigration Coalition
NYIC Mid-Hudson Office, Newburgh Extension Office
120 South StreetNewburgh, NY 12550
Map

Ossining

Neighbors Link Corp. d/b/a Neighbors Link Northern Westchester
Ossining Extension Office
23-25 Spring Street, Suite 201Ossining, NY 10562
(914) 666-3410 Map

Peekskill

Legal Services of the Hudson Valley
Peekskill Extension Office
1 Park Place, Suite 202Peekskill, NY 10566
(914) 402-2192 Map

Pittsford

Saathi of Rochester, Inc.
Principal Office
640 Kreag Road, Suite 202 Unit B2Pittsford, NY 14534
(585) 234-1050 Map

Poughkeepsie

Legal Services of the Hudson Valley
Poughkeepsie Extension Office
1 Civic Center Plaza, 5th FloorPoughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 471-0058 Map

Queens Village

DSI International Inc.
Principal Office
214-51 Jamaica Avenue, 2nd FloorQueens Village, NY 11428
(347) 257-4244 Map

Rochester

Catholic Charities Family and Community Services (CCFCS)
Principal Office
87 North Clinton AvenueRochester, NY 14604-1407
(585) 546-7220 Map
Enlace Services, Inc.
Principal Office
228 South Plymouth AvenueRochester, NY 14508
(585) 201-8897 Map
Journey's End Refugee Services, Inc.
Rochester Extension Office
100 S Clinton Avenue, 24th FloorRochester, NY 14604
(716) 352-9818 Map
Legal Aid Society of Rochester, Inc.
Principal Office
One West Main StreetRochester, NY 14614
(585) 232-4090 Map
Mary's Place Refugee Outreach
Principal Office
414 Lexington AvenueRochester, NY 14613
(585) 270-8626 Map
New Hope Free Methodist Church
Principal Office
62 North Union StreetRochester, NY 14607
(585) 760-4328 Map
Rochester Refugee Resettlement Services
Principal Office
393 Lexington AvenueRochester, NY 14613
(585) 319-3134 Map
Succor Immigration Services Inc.
Principal Office
Center 4 Hope1301 Vintages LaneRochester, NY 14626
(585) 507-0366 Map
The New York Immigration Coalition
NYIC - Rochester Extension Office
18 Harvard Street, Suite #11Rochester, NY 14607
Map
Worker Justice Center of New York
Principal Office
1187 Culver RoadRochester, NY 14609
(585) 430-5282 Map

Schenectady

The Capital District Women's Bar Association Legal Project, Inc.
Principal Office
204 Lafayette Street, Suite 2Schenectady, NY 12305
(518) 435-1770 Map

Spring Valley

Konbit Neg Lakay, Inc.
Principal Office
16 East Church StreetSpring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 425-4623 Map

Staten Island

Make the Road New York
Staten Island Extension Office
161 Port Richmond AvenueStaten Island, NY 10302
(718) 727-1222 Map
Staten Island Community Job Center Inc. dba La Colmena
Principal Office
774 Port Richmond AvenueStaten Island, NY 10302
(718) 442-7700 Map

Sunnyside

Catholic Migration Services
Sunnyside Extension Office
47-01 Queens Boulevard, Suite 203Sunnyside, NY 11104
(347) 472-3500 Map
Sunnyside Community Services, Inc.
Principal Office
43-31 39th Street, 2nd FloorSunnyside, NY 11104
(718) 784-6173 Map

Syracuse

Catholic Charities of Onondaga County
Principal Office
527 N. Salina StreetSyracuse, NY 13208
(315) 474-7428 Map
Frank H. Hiscock Legal Aid Society
Principal Office
351 S. Warren Street3rd FloorSyracuse, NY 13202
(315) 422-8191 Map
InterFaith Works of Central New York
Principal Office
1010 James Street, Floor 1Syracuse, NY 13203
(315) 449-3552 Map
The New York Immigration Coalition
NYIC - Syracuse Extension Office
2013 E. Genesee StreetSyracuse, NY 13210
Map
Volunteer Lawyers Project of CNY, Inc.
Principal Office
221 S. Warren StreetSuite 200Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 579-2576 Map

Ulster Park

Church Communities International
Principal Office
100 Maple Ridge DriveUlster Park, NY 12487
(845) 399-6680 Map

Utica

Mohawk Valley Resource Center for Refugees, Inc.
Principal Office
201 Bleecker StreetUtica, NY 13501
(315) 738-1083 Map

White Plains

Legal Services of the Hudson Valley
Principal Office
90 Maple AvenueWhite Plains, NY 10601
(914) 949-1305 Map
Make the Road New York
White Plains Extension Office
46 Waller AvenueWhite Plains, NY 10605
(914) 948-0311 Map
My Sisters' Place
Principal Office
3 Barker Avenue, 5th FloorWhite Plains, NY 10601
(914) 683-1333 Map

Yonkers

Bible Fellowship Pentecostal Assembly of New York, Inc.
Principal Office
172 Elm StreetYonkers, NY 10701
(718) 324-3181 Map
Empire Justice Center
Principal Office
30 South Broadway, Suite 701EYonkers, NY 10701
(914) 595-0910 Map
Literacy Solutions NY, Inc.
Principal Office
Yonkers Riverfront Library1 Larkin Center, 2nd FloorYonkers, NY 10701
(914) 375-7964 Map
My Sisters' Place
Yonkers Extension Office
487 South Broadway, 2nd FloorYonkers, NY 10705
(914) 358-0333 Map
Neighbors Link Corp. d/b/a Neighbors Link Northern Westchester
Yonkers Extension Office
320 Walnut AvenueYonkers, NY 10701
(914) 666-3410 Map

Free help if you are in immigration court

These organizations are on the Justice Department's pro bono list for courts in New York. They have committed to free legal help at the court they are listed for, and many focus on deportation defense and on people in detention. Their own notes are below each one.

ABA Commission on Immigration Detention Information Hotline
Referral service · Listed for Buffalo Immigration Court, New York Immigration Courts, Ulster Immigration Court
1050 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Unit 400Washington, DC 20036
immcenter@americanbar.org www.americanbar.org/groups/public_interest/immigration/
- Pro se case assistance for detained respondents only
- Respondents detained at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or Bureau of Prisons (BOP) facilities should contact our speed dial at 2150#
- To contact on behalf of an individual detained by ICE or BOP, email immcenter@americanbar.org
- Respondents detained at Department of Defense (DOD) military facilities (including Guantanamo) should contact our toll-free hotline at 1 (855) 641-6081
The Legal Aid Society of Rochester, NY
Non-profit · Listed for Buffalo Immigration Court
One West Main StreetRochester, NY 14614
(585) 232-4090 www.lasroc.org
- Assist in various immigration matters including affirmative and defensive asylum, VAWA, SIJS, Naturalization, Citizenship, Green Card renewal, and Removal Defense
Prisoners' Legal Services of New York, Immigration Unit
Non-profit · Listed for Buffalo Immigration Court, Ulster Immigration Court
41 State Street, Suite M112Albany, NY 1220714 Lafayette Square, Suite 510Buffalo, NY 14203
(518) 694-8699 (716) 844-8266 www.plsny.org
- Represents detained and non-detained individuals
- Minors and unaccompanied children residing in Upstate New York
- Handles all types of immigration cases
- Multilingual staff
- Criminal immigration expertise
Erie County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project, Inc.
Non-profit · Listed for Buffalo Immigration Court
438 Main Street, 7th FloorBuffalo, NY 14202
(716) 847-0662 ext. 301 (non-detained individuals)(716) 847-0752 (detained individuals)
- Representation is limited to those that fall within our funding guidelines
Human Rights First
Referral service · Listed for New York Immigration Courts
147 W. 36th Street, PMB 520New York, NY 10018refugee-representation#rep-contact
(212) 845-5200 Nyprobono@humanrightsfirst.org www.humanrightsfirst.org/asylum/asylum-and
- Represents indigent individuals and families seeking asylum
- No walk-ins. To receive assistance, please call our front desk at (212) 845-5200
- Languages: Spanish, French, Arabic, and others as needed
Central American Legal Assistance (CALA)
Non-profit · Listed for New York Immigration Courts
240 Hooper StreetBrooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 486-6800 cala@igc.org www.centralamericanlegal.info
- Call for appointment
- No walk-ins
- Removal defense for Central and South American asylum cases
La Victoria Foundation
Non-profit · Listed for New York Immigration Courts
3753 90th Street, Suite 13BJackson Heights, NY 11372
(347) 985-4079 recepcion@lavictoriafoundation.org www.lavictoriafoundation.org
- Languages: Bilingual, staff speaks Spanish
Council of Peoples Organization (COPO)
Non-profit · Listed for New York Immigration Courts, New York Immigration Courts Juvenile Docket
1077 Coney Island AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11230
(718) 434-3266 info@copo.org
The Door
Non-profit · Listed for New York Immigration Courts, New York Immigration Courts Juvenile Docket
121 Avenue of the AmericasNew York, NY 10013
(212) 941-9090 ext. 3280legalhelp@door.org www.door.org
- Services limited to individuals between the ages of 12-24 years old
Safe Horizon
Non-profit · Listed for New York Immigration Courts
2 Lafayette Street, 3rd FloorBrooklyn, NY 10007
(212) 577-7700 www.safehorizon.org
- No walk-ins. By appointment only
- Representation limited to residents of New York City (the 5 boroughs)
- Represent survivors of violence, abuse, and exploitation
- Non-detained cases only
- Staff is bilingual Spanish/English with access to interpreter services for all other languages.
Sisters of St. Joseph - Long Island Immigration Clinic
Non-profit · Listed for New York Immigration Courts, New York Immigration Courts Juvenile Docket
164 3rd AvenueBrentwood, NY 11717
(631) 966-4148 info@liimmigrationclinic.org www.brentwoodcsj.org/liimmigrationclinic
- EOIR defensive removal representation (detained and non-detained), asylum/withholding/CAT, and all necessary motion practice
- We also handle SIJ matters, I-360/I-485, and related family-based petitions
- Languages: Spanish and Haitian Creole
HIAS (New York)
Non-profit · Listed for New York Immigration Courts
1359 Broadway, Suite 810New York, NY 10018
(212) 613-1341 www.hias.org
- Must fear return to country of origin
- Contact Legal Intake Line: (212) 613-1341 first Friday of the month only
- Languages: Spanish and Russian, other languages via interpretation Services
Catholic Migration Services
Non-profit · Listed for New York Immigration Courts
Queens Office:47-01 Queens Blvd., Suite 203Sunnyside, NY 11104Brooklyn Office:191 Joralemon StreetBrooklyn, NY 11201
(347) 472-3500 (718) 236-3000 www.catholicmigration.org www.catholicmigration.org
- By appointment only, please call to schedule
- Non-detained cases only
Kids In Need of Defense (KIND) - New York
Non-profit · Listed for New York Immigration Courts Juvenile Docket
New York Office:252 West 37th Street, Suite 1500New York, NY 10018
(646) 970-2915 infonewyork@supportkind.org www.supportkind.org
- KIND provides free legal services to unaccompanied children who live in the New York City area
- Specific counties served: Bronx, Kings, Queens, Richmond (Staten Island), New York (Manhattan), Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester
- Services are by appointment only
- Languages: English, Spanish, French. Telephonic interpretation available in all other languages
The Legal Aid Society
Non-profit · Listed for New York Immigration Courts Juvenile Docket
49 Thomas Street, 5th FloorNew York, NY 10013
(212) 577-3300 www.legalaidnyc.org
- Represents those with criminal convictions and all forms of immigration relief
- Only accepting referrals for detained adults and those under 18 years old and in removal proceedings
Immigrant Children Advocates' Relief Effort (ICARE)
Referral service · Listed for New York Immigration Courts Juvenile Docket
legalhelp@icarecoalition.org www.icarecoalition.org/getlegalhelp
- ICARE connects young immigrants facing deportation in NYC with free lawyers
- Complete the form on our website if you meet the following: you entered the US as an unaccompanied minor, currently reside in NYC, and are in deportation proceedings or were in an ORR shelter
- Non-detained cases only
- Languages: interpretation available in all languages

Before you call

Say what you need help with: the form (for example I-485, I-130, N-400 or a DACA renewal) and any notice you got from USCIS or the court.
Ask whether they take that kind of case, and whether there is a waiting list.
Ask about fees. Ask whether they can waive or reduce them if you cannot pay.
Ask who will work on your case: an attorney or an accredited representative.
Ask whether someone speaks your language, or whether they use an interpreter.
Have your receipt number, A-Number and notices nearby.
Free help often has waiting lists, so contact more than one organization.

Only lawyers and accredited representatives can advise you

In the U.S., a notary public or "notario" is not a lawyer and cannot give immigration legal advice, even though a notario is a lawyer in some other countries. USCIS lists who can: attorneys in good standing with a U.S. state bar, and accredited representatives who work for an organization the Justice Department recognizes.

You can check an attorney on the state bar's website, and an accredited representative on the Justice Department's roster. EOIR also publishes a list of disciplined practitioners.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I get free immigration legal help in New York?

Are these New York organizations free?

Not always. Some recognized organizations charge low fees, and each one that charges must have a written policy for people who cannot pay. Providers on the pro bono list give free help to people in immigration court. Ask about fees when you call.

Can they help with my green card or citizenship application?

Recognized organizations can help with applications to USCIS, such as family-based green cards, DACA renewals and naturalization. The roster does not say which cases each office takes, so ask. Representatives marked “DHS only” on the roster can help with USCIS but cannot represent you in immigration court.

Does MyCheck recommend any of them?

No. Every organization here comes from a public Justice Department list. MyCheck does not rank or vet them, and none pays to be listed.

Sources

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